What Do Crew Leaders Do?

A crew leader supervises a section or crew for his or her organization. They are the first line of management for crew members, and they are responsible for handling disciplinary manners (which may include escalating issues to higher-level management). The crew leader is often the most technically experienced member of the crew. By putting the crew leader in charge of training and oversight, lower-level workers can complete tasks that would otherwise be assigned to higher skilled members of the

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Crew Leader Tasks

Supervise crews and sometimes subcontractors on projects, and ensure adherence to schedule.

Popular Employer Salaries for Crew Leader

The top respondents for the job title Crew Leader are from the companies Dunkin' Donuts, Wendy's International, Inc. and McDonald's Corporation. Reported salaries are highest at Taco Bell Corporation where the average pay is $9.87. Other companies that offer high salaries for this role include Dunkin' Donuts and McDonald's Corporation, earning around $9.76 and $9.70, respectively. Sonic Drive - In pays the lowest at around $8.61. Wendy's International, Inc. and McDonald's Restaurants Ltd. also pay on the lower end of the scale, paying $8.96 and $9.04, respectively.

What Are Popular Skills for Crew Leaders?

Skills in Team Leadership, People Management and Leadership are correlated to pay that is above average. Skills that pay less than market rate include Food Preparation and Customer Service.

What is the Pay by Experience Level for Crew Leaders?

An entry-level Crew Leader with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of $9.95 based on 197 salaries. An early career Crew Leader with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $11.17 based on 2,057 salaries. A mid-career Crew Leader with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $15.03 based on 760 salaries. An experienced Crew Leader with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $17.43 based on 687 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of $20.

Pay Difference by Location

Employees with Crew Leader in their job title in Denver, Colorado earn an average of 26.0% more than the national average. These job titles also find higher than average salaries in Los Angeles, California (22.2% more) and Houston, Texas (19.5% more). The lowest salaries can be found in San Antonio, Texas (14.4% less).